Letter: It's best to get a flu shot from your physician

Yes, we have an influenza epidemic and, yes, the governor has declared a state of emergency. However, I find it interesting that none of the news reports, both print and television, discuss the availability of influenza vaccine in physician offices. Pharmacists are an important member of the health care system, but they are not trained as physicians.

Physician offices still have vaccine. All too often in this day and age of convenience care, the primary care physician is ignored for the fragmented care that is provided by urgent care centers and pharmacies.

The physician's office, the medical home, is the best place to get all of your health care.

DR. EDWARD D. LEWIS

BRIGHTON

President, NY Chapter 1 of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Chairman of the Finger Lakes Region Pediatric Council.